ENVIRONMENT

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history

Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history

Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season, with La Niña and a persistently warm ocean teaming up to power fierce storms

Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season, with La Niña and a persistently warm ocean teaming up to power fierce storms

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example

An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as India is experiencing

Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues

Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues

Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing

Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing

Net zero is not just good science – it’s also a good deal for ordinary people

Net zero is not just good science – it’s also a good deal for ordinary people

Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica is a step toward redressing colonial harms

Returning a 170-year-old preserved lizard to Jamaica is a step toward redressing colonial harms

this pocket picture book is perfectly formed, but puts style over substance

this pocket picture book is perfectly formed, but puts style over substance

Peat was historically mined overseas because it burns so well. But Australia’s subtropical peat bogs need fire to survive

Peat was historically mined overseas because it burns so well. But Australia’s subtropical peat bogs need fire to survive